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ByteDance in Talks to Secure MediaTek AI Chips for Data Centers

October 15

ByteDance Ltd. is close to an agreement to buy MediaTek Inc. data center semiconductors, a deal that would secure vital components for TikTok’s owner while helping the Taiwanese chipmaker compete…

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